‘NCIS’ Team May Have Uncovered Political Blackmail In Season 20 Penultimate Episode

NCIS - Pictured: Wilmer Valderrama as Special Agent Nicholas “Nick” Torres and Katrina Law as NCIS Special Agent Jessica Knight. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

NCIS Season 20 is almost done. This has been a season of action, romance, and a lot of team building. Therefore, it is no surprise that the penultimate episode promises to include some intrigue, espionage, and politics.

Here is what we know about the upcoming episode called “Kompromat.”

What Is The New NCIS Episode About?

What is happening in the penultimate episode of NCIS Season 20? According to IMDb, there was a murder at the National Archive. Firstly, a body was found in the classified section. Now, everything about this crime scene makes Parker (Gary Cole) and his team feel that there is something more happening. The evidence is pointing to a grand plan.

In addition, the team keeps encountering some Russian spies. Is this intention or is it happenstance? Can the team find a link between the spies and the body, or is there something bigger happening? Has the team uncovered a deadly game of espionage? Did they thwart the Russian’s plan, or is something big going down?

Meanwhile, Knight (Katrina Law) and Jimmy (Brian Dietzen) are enjoying their relationship. As it continues to grow, Jimmy starts to wonder if he is worthy of such a great woman. Therefore, when Jimmy has a have a heart-to-heart with Jessica, does his lack of self-confidence forever change their relationship?

NCIS Pictured: Katrina Law as NCIS Special Agent Jessica Knight. Photo: CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Pictured: Katrina Law as NCIS Special Agent Jessica Knight. Photo: CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Title Of New Episode May Give Clues To Story

The NCIS Season 20 penultimate episode is entitled “Kompromat.” What sorts of juicy clues to this storyline does this word allude to?

According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of kompromat is “compromising information that is used to blackmail or discredit a person or group used for political purposes.”

Has the NCIS team uncovered a political figure that is being blackmailed? Could the Russians be tied to this compromised political figure?

The sharp writing team of this long-running series loves to plant as many clues as red herrings into each script. Fans will have to especially pay attention this week because this is the first of a two-part season finale story arc.

Next week, in the season finale, Torres (Wilmer Valderrama) goes deep undercover in jail. In addition, an OG team member helps out the current team. Most of all, can the team work fast enough to stop a terrorist attack?

NCIS Pictured: Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee and Gary Cole as FBI Special Agent Alden Parker. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
NCIS Pictured: Sean Murray as Special Agent Timothy McGee and Gary Cole as FBI Special Agent Alden Parker. Photo: Robert Voets/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

When Is ‘Kompromat’ Premiering?

The premiere of NCIS Season 20 episode entitled “Kompromat” is on Monday, May 15, at 9 p.m., Eastern, on CBS. Don’t forget that you can also stream this episode and all NCIS episodes on Paramount+.

Will NCIS Return For Season 21?

Lastly, is NCIS renewed for Season 21? NCIS is coming back for another season. Back in February, CBS renewed their long-running series for more action and excellent storylines.

NCIS fans, who do you think could be blackmailed?

 

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